The pride of Humberside Constabulary shone at an awards ceremony to recognise the role of the Specials.

Stars of the volunteer force were honoured at an annual ceremony known as the The Keith Binks Awards ceremony.

A Special working in Grimsby and one from Barton won awards.

The ceremony is named after long serving Special Constable Keith Binks who served in Cottingham until 1987. While carrying out his duties Keith, who was also a well-known local businessman, was assaulted and as a result received some compensation. He decided to use the money to fund the “Keith Binks Trophy” which has been awarded annually to a Humberside Special ever since.

When Keith passed away in 2008 he left money in his will to the Special Constabulary.

Top officers with The Specials, Sergeant Nick Stuffin

There are currently 201 Special officers working for Humberside Police.

The Keith Binks Team Award went to Hornsea Community Team.

The award for Leadership went to Sergeant Laura Major of Barton and Community Policing award went to Sergeant Nick Stuffin of Grimsby.

Damian Hullett of North East Lincolnshire was among three newly promoted Special Chief Inspectors who completed the SC Senior Leadership course with the College of Policing and received certificates.

Special Constabulary Chief Officer John Philip said: “It was fantastic to be joined by Chief Constable Lee Freeman, ACC Scott Young and PCC Keith Hunter to recognise the work that the Special Constabulary does as part of the policing team in Humberside.

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“It was a great opportunity to recognise the exceptional service and dedication to this voluntary role by officers from across the force area. Special officers regularly go above and beyond what is expected to deliver a service to the public, undertaking front line policing roles alongside their regular colleagues.

“It was good to be able to recognise the support that officers’ families provide as well in enabling them to fulfil this role, usually alongside full time employment. I celebrated 30 years of service myself and I remain extremely proud to lead such a dedicated, professional group of officers.”

Humberside Police Chief Constable Lee Freeman said: “I want to send my congratulations to all the award winners who exemplify the amazing work our Special Constabulary undertake. To be able to honour and reward such a dedicated team of officers for the first time as Chief Constable this year has been a great privilege.

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"I am extremely proud of the tireless service of the Special Constabulary which is essential to help protect the communities of Humberside.

Special award for top Barton officer, Laura Major

“A special mention must go to Special Constabulary Chief Officer John Philip, who has been awarded a Long Service Certificate to mark 30 years’ service.

“For the past three decades he has volunteered and dedicated his time to our Special Constabulary which he now leads. My gratitude goes to him for his work, and to all the Special Constabulary officers we work alongside.”

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